Top 20 Best Tennessee Nonsectarian Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 145 nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee include The Ensworth School, Memphis University School and Christian Academy Of Knoxville.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Tennessee (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,091 students
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Grades: K-12
| 1,220 students
Memphis University School
Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Grades: 6-12
| 665 students
Currey Ingram Academy
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the east side of Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall as seen from the fields behind the Lower School.
Special Education School
(1)
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
Fusion Academy Franklin
Alternative School
2550 Meridian Blvd., Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Ashley Academy
Ashley Academy Photo
(16)
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
(2)
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Grades: K-12
| 908 students
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 757-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 1,060 students
300 Brookfield Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
The Bright School
The Bright School Photo
(2)
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Grades: NS-5
| 350 students
Clarksville Academy
Clarksville Academy Photo
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Grades: PK-12
| 577 students
Clayton-Bradley Academy
Clayton-Bradley Academy Photo
(9)
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Grades: PK-12
| 490 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
Harding Academy
Harding Academy Photo
(11)
170 Windsor Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-5510
Grades: PK-8
| 500 students
Harpeth Hall School
Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 725 students
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
The Kings Daughters School
The Kings Daughters School Photo - One of our young adults enjoying the fair!
Special Education School
(1)
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Grades: Inquire with school
| 110 students
Lausanne Collegiate School
Lausanne Collegiate School Photo - Lausanne Collegiate School is dedicated to small class sizes and differentiation for students. There are many opportunities for one-on-one time with teachers for better understanding of concepts. Classes offer the opportunity for open dialogue and reflection in addition to inquiry and research.
(10)
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 876 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(1)
100 Montessori Dr.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Grades: NS-12
| 314 students
Montessori East
Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis
Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Grades: NS-6
| 74 students
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Grades: 7-12
| 834 students
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy Photo - We believe that children's ideas, needs, and discoveries are best heard in small-group settings where instructor attention is more available.
(4)
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Grades: PK-12
| 1,040 students
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,076 students
The Webb School
The Webb School Photo
(13)
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Grades: PK-12
| 1,036 students
1st Class Montessori
Montessori School
1725 Appling Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 274-5422
Grades: PK-2
| 23 students
1st Class Montessori - I
Montessori School
1336 Peabody Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-5622
Grades: PK-2
| 24 students
Abintra Montessori School
Abintra Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
914 Davidson Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Grades: PK-8
| students
2134 Old Ashland City Road
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-9831
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
Amare Montessori
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Archon Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3030 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 531-1950
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Bilandy Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Grades: 2-12
| 62 students
The Bodine School
The Bodine School Photo - The cornerstone of Bodine's language arts instruction is the daily Orton-Gillingham (OG) lesson. The OG approach grew out of the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham during the first half of the 20th century and emphasizes instruction that is multisensory, direct, and structured. OG remediation is delivered in class sizes of 10 students or fewer.
Special Education School
2432 Yester Oaks Drive
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
Grades: 1-6
| 70 students
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